MEM23121 - Analyse loads on frames and mechanisms

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Unit code: MEM23121 | Study level: TAFE
Credit points
N/A
Location
Sunshine
Prerequisites
MEM23004 - Apply technical mathematics
MEM23007 - Apply calculus to engineering tasks
MEM23109 - Apply engineering mechanics principles
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to analyse loads on mechanisms, frames and structural support elements including linkages, rods, shafts and beam elements within machines and mechanisms. It includes a focus on safe working practices, work health and safety (WHS) compliance requirements, function and features of frames and mechanisms, load and deflection analysis for static and dynamic elements, and traditional and software-based techniques.This unit applies to the analysis of loads on mechanisms, beams, frames and support elements either individually or with the assistance of a professional engineer for more complex calculations of loads and stresses. It is suitable for people working as mechanical detailers or designers and draftspersons and for those pursuing careers and qualifications in mechanical engineering or related disciplines.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit's learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work-based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:

  • identifying and reviewing features, functions and performance requirement of frames, beams and mechanisms
  • identifying complex calculations requiring professional engineering assistance
  • establishing dynamics, design loads, working stresses, allowable deformations and factor of safety element arrangements for calculations to be done
  • evaluating assembly and fastening methods, analysis techniques, software and software validation techniques
  • identifying relevant analysis support including graphs, tables, nomograms or computer-aided solutions and validation techniques
  • analysing static and dynamic operating conditions and determining design or selection parameters on at least two occasions
  • optimising frame, beam and mechanism elements for strength, deflection, arrangement and fastening on at least two occasions
  • communicating and negotiating with stakeholders, professionals and technicians and adjusting accordingly
  • evaluating frames, beams and mechanisms for work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements and risk management compliance
  • reporting and documenting results of analysis including calculations, specifications, diagrams and drawings.
    Note: Where a volume and/or frequency is not specified, demonstration must be provided at least once.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

  • WHS and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, and directives and standards, including those related to risk management
  • structural support and machine elements
  • current options and trends in performance analysis software including underpinning program and software validation techniques
  • technical and professional assistance
  • types and functions of frames and mechanisms
  • mechanisms for converting linear to rotary motion and rotary to linear motion
  • lifting machines
  • design loads, working stresses, allowable deflections and factor of safety for machine elements
  • conditions for equilibrium
  • non-coplanar and force systems
  • equilibrium of non-coplanar and non-concurrent force systems
  • reactions at beam supports including simply supported, overhung and cantilever beam with vertical and oblique concentrated, uniform and variable distributed loads and couples
  • shear force and bending moments and diagrams
  • vertical and oblique concentrated and uniform and variable distributed loads
  • types and locations of stresses including:
  • combined stresses
  • thermal stress due to restrained expansion
  • stress concentration and fatigue due to alternating stresses
  • centre of gravity and percussion
  • methods of analysis of frames and trusses
  • deflection of beams
  • statically indeterminate beams
  • buckling of compressed members
  • loads and stresses on bolted and welded connections
  • static versus dynamic forces, balanced and unbalanced
  • dynamics and laws of rotational motion
  • dynamic analysis of mechanisms
  • linked bodies in motion including types, impulse, momentum and work energy methods
  • work, energy and power for balanced and unbalanced force systems.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by the VU Polytechnic and/or via the Victoria University Polytechnic e-Learning system.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Advanced Diploma of Engineering
MEM60122 | Advanced diploma | Duration:

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